REVOLUTION ROCK: A CLASH JUKEBOX

Much of what made the Clash the greatest of all punk bands was their embrace of the rebel music that predated them -- channeling the sounds and spirits of reggae, rockabilly and classic R&B, Joe Strummer and Mick Jones created a deep, far-reaching attack bolstered by a rich understanding of the same rock & roll establishment they sought to destroy. Compiled by Clash bassist Paul Simonon, Revolution Rock: A Clash Jukebox assembles 21 vintage tracks that profoundly shaped the band's music, some resurfacing as covers on their albums or in their live sets. Time has done nothing to diminish the power and intensity of songs like Junior Murvin's "Police and Thieves," Toots & the Maytals"' "Pressure Drop" and Lloyd Price's "Stagger Lee," and it's a sad commentary on contemporary music that the protest spirit so potent throughout Revolution Rock seemed to die with the passing of Joe Strummer. Paul chooses songs with a "Clash connection", that is, original versions of songs the band may have played or attempted in their early years.

Trojan is a longstanding, quality label that has undergone such a rebirth over recent years, it’d make any reggae fan cry tears of joy. This is a great compilation and one you won’t regret nestling in your collection to be pulled out in time for your next party where it truly deserves to be heard.

01. Roadrunner - Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers
02. I Can't Control Myself - The Troggs
03. Israelites - Desmond Dekker
04. You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover - Bo Diddley
05. Dead End Street - Kinks
06. King Of The Road - Roger Miller
07. Pop Goes The Weasel - Anthony Newly
08. Brand New Cadillac - Vince Taylor and His Playboys
09. Blitzkrieg Bop - The Ramones
10. Police & Thieves - Junior Murvin
11. Pressure Drop - Toots and The Maytals
12. Time Is Tight - Booker T and The MGs
13. Something In The Air - Thunderclap Newman
14. I Fought The Law - Bobby Fuller Four
15. Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
16. Wrong 'Em Boyo - The Rulers
17. Revolution Rock - Danny Ray
18. Dance Crasher - Alton Ellis
19. Armagideon Time - Willie Williams
20. Junco Partner - James Booker
21. Look Here - Mose Allison

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